Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densum
ID:
58472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Tanaceteen : 48 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057801

Common Names

  • Tanacetum densum
  • Dense Tansy
  • Dense Tanacetum

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Description

Tanacetum densum (also called dense tansy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has pinnately divided leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows, and is used in traditional medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Tanacetum densum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tanacetum densum sub. amani Heywood
Tanacetum densum sub. eginense Heywood
Tanacetum densum sub. laxum Grierson
Tanacetum densum sub. sivasicum Hub.-Mor. & Grierson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tanacetum densum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a central yellow disc. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanacetum densum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root crowns in the spring.

Where to Find Tanacetum densum

Tanacetum densum can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region.

Tanacetum densum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanacetum densum?

Tanacetum densum

What is the common name of Tanacetum densum?

Dense Tansy

What type of plant is Tanacetum densum?

Perennial herb

Species in the Tanacetum genus

Tanacetum odessanum, Tanacetum stoliczkae, Tanacetum achilleifolium, Tanacetum funkii, Tanacetum cadmeum, Tanacetum corymbosum, Tanacetum annuum, Tanacetum alyssifolium, Tanacetum munzurdaghensis, Tanacetum atkinsonii, Tanacetum tatsienense, Tanacetum musilii, Tanacetum tabrisianum, Tanacetum leptophyllum, Tanacetum petrareum, Tanacetum balsamita, Tanacetum uniflorum, Tanacetum porphyrostephanum, Tanacetum stapfianum, Tanacetum kaschgarianum, Tanacetum mucroniferum, Tanacetum tomentellum, Tanacetum hissaricum, Tanacetum vahlii, Tanacetum germanicopolitanum, Tanacetum paczoskii, Tanacetum bachtiaricum, Tanacetum albipannosum, Tanacetum kotschyi, Tanacetum tirinense, Tanacetum armenum, Tanacetum oxystegium, Tanacetum ghoratense, Tanacetum aucherianum, Tanacetum peucedanifolium, Tanacetum argenteum, Tanacetum macrophyllum, Tanacetum mikeschinii, Tanacetum cinerariifolium, Tanacetum praeteritum, Tanacetum haradjanii, Tanacetum zahlbruckneri, Tanacetum richterioides, Tanacetum tenuisectum, Tanacetum millefolium, Tanacetum alatavicum, Tanacetum cappadocicum, Tanacetum paleaceum, Tanacetum baltistanicum, Tanacetum corymbiforme,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1565: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.